About Commencement

2018 Graduation Ceremony Information

Accessibility Information - Seating for Guests with Disabilities

Seating for guests who use wheelchairs and those with limited physical mobility or medical conditions will be available for all Penn Engineering ceremonies. You do not need to reserve accessibility seating in advance, as all attendees will be accommodated. Guests requiring accessibility seating for ceremonies at The Palestra should
plan to
check in at the NW entrance to The Palestra (signage will be posted) up to 30 minutes before the doors open for the ceremony.

Early Access Times for Accessibility Seating Needs:

Ph.D. Ceremony at Irvine Auditorium
Thursday, May 10: Early access not available. Seating will open at 3:00 p.m.

Master's Ceremony at The Palestra
Friday, May 11:
Early access to accessibility seating will be available at 2:30 p.m.

Undergraduate Ceremony at The Palestra
Saturday, May 12:
Early access to accessibility seating will be available at 1:00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE:
General seating is unlimited for the School of Engineering ceremonies and tickets are not required.

Special needs seating for the University
Commencement on Monday, May 14 is coordinated through the Office of the
University Secretary and can be requested beginning March 1, 2018, using
the online form. A confirmation email will be sent within five
days of submitting your request. Starting April 1, you can call (215)
898-7369 (voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD) between noon and 5 p.m. if you have
any questions.

If your family member uses a scooter or other assistance device at the grocery store or the mall, we strongly recommend you bring/rent a similar device to get around campus. Please reference this list of local medical equipment suppliers to arrange for renting a wheelchair or scooter.